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The Assassin(s) Breaks Even 30 Days After Release, Despite Controversy

The Assassin(s) Breaks Even 30 Days After Release, Despite Controversy

Film about the search for those behind the 1974 shooting of the first lady draws 3.3 million moviegoers Despite controversy over alleged historical distortion and disrespect toward the deceased, the film steadily draws audiences and breaks even Ranks fourth among Korean films released this year and draws international interest, with its second screening at the Singapore International Film Festival selling out
〈The Assassin 〉 has broken even amid controversy. The film 〈The Assassin 〉 had drawn a total of 3. 3 million moviegoers as of Oct. 22, according to the tally. Released on Sept. 23, 〈The Assassin 〉 reached 3. 3 million moviegoers in exactly 30 days and said it had also surpassed its break-even point.
| Seongchan Eol
[Film Festival] Picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, Part 2: ‘Asia Pride’ and ‘Special Pride’ Sections, ‘Korean Queer Film History’

[Film Festival] Picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, Part 2: ‘Asia Pride’ and ‘Special Pride’ Sections, ‘Korean Queer Film History’

『Korean Queer Film History 2022–2025』, documenting queer films that screened in Korea from 2022 to 2025 through criticism by five critics and interviews with five directors, will also be published.
※ Continued from the first article on picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival. The Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival’s “Asia Pride” section is a chance to discover a diverse range of queer films made in Asia.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Film Festival] 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival: Five Picks ① — “Open Pride” Section: “Transgender People Take Center Stage”

[Film Festival] 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival: Five Picks ① — “Open Pride” Section: “Transgender People Take Center Stage”

Tickets for the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, running Nov. 5-11, go on sale at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.
PRIDE is a symbolic word that expresses the self-esteem of sexual minorities and encompasses all LGBTQIA+ people. A showcase of solidarity that brings some of the world’s best queer films to Korean audiences, the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival begins ticket sales at 4 p. m.
| Joo Seong-cheol
A Festival for Everyone: 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival Opens at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam

A Festival for Everyone: 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival Opens at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam

From Nov. 11 (Wed.) to 14 (Sat.), the festival will present an opening ceremony and screening, along with 26 films—including eight features and 17 shorts—across 12 screenings, and host a barrier-free forum.
The Korean Film Archive (President Mo Eun-young, hereinafter “KOFA”) is supporting the 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival, taking place Nov. 11 (Wed.) through 15 (Sun.). Hosted and organized by the Korean Barrier Free Film Committee, the festival will be held at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam and...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Lee Seok-won Returns After Nine Years with 'Someday, the Barbershop,' a 30-Year Chronicle of Music

Lee Seok-won Returns After Nine Years with 'Someday, the Barbershop,' a 30-Year Chronicle of Music

His first book of essays about the band since his 1996 debut traces creativity and life across 456 pages The book recounts the stories behind his signature songs as he officially resumes his music career on the GMF stage
His first musical reflections since Sister's Barbershop disbanded: three decades of music in print Lee Seok-won, an iconic figure in Korean indie music, has published a new book, 'Someday, the Barbershop,' chronicling the 30-year musical journey of his band, Sister's Barbershop.
| James choi
[New Release] Jukjae to Release New Single “It’s Okay to Be Wrong” on the 27th; Two Tracks Unveiled

[New Release] Jukjae to Release New Single “It’s Okay to Be Wrong” on the 27th; Two Tracks Unveiled

The two-track release includes the title song; Jukjae gave its first live performance at a festival on the 17th
Singer-songwriter and music producer Jukjae is returning to fans this fall with his signature warm sensibility. His agency, Abyss Company, announced that Jukjae’s new single, “It’s Okay to Be Wrong,” will be officially released on major online music platforms at 6 p. m. on the 27th.
| James choi
[New Film] Late Director Hur Bum-wook’s ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’—Invited to the World’s Largest Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Opens on the 21st

[New Film] Late Director Hur Bum-wook’s ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’—Invited to the World’s Largest Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Opens on the 21st

A finely crafted feature exposing a violent system
A desperate fable of survival in a cycle of violence The posthumous work of director Hur Bum-wook, a promising creator in South Korea’s independent animation scene, ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’ will open in theaters on the 21st.
| James choi
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

Cineplay Continues Its Support of the ‘Local Cinema Award’ This Year
The 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF 2026) has announced the official lineup for its Local Cinema section, which highlights the diverse possibilities of regional filmmaking (13 films), and Festival Choice, a section bringing together notable films from the past year (61 films).
| Kim Ji-yeon
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Invited to the Hawaii International Film Festival on the 21st; opens in South Korean theaters
A new film from Yeon Sang-ho, the director who has helped drive the global rise of Korean content, has set a new milestone for the Korean film industry, selling to 118 countries worldwide before its release. According to distributor CJ ENM on the 19th, proceeds from overseas sales alone have...
| James choi
A Gentle Rhythm in Everyday Life: The Chosen Family at the Heart of 'Journey There'

A Gentle Rhythm in Everyday Life: The Chosen Family at the Heart of 'Journey There'

She cleans them every day: the car and the piano. She cannot drive the car or play the piano, but for Chun-hee (Kim Hye-ok), who lives each day polishing the grand piano and old car her husband left behind as though washing her face, life is an endless task of wiping away dust.
| Kim Ji-yeon